Two dead after Oldbury collision
A man's been arrested.
Last updated 21st Nov 2022
Police are investigating after two people died in a collision in Oldbury last night (20 November).
It's understood a car hit a number of pedestrians who had gathered on the A457 Birmingham Road and Oldbury Road near to the junction with Crystal Drive at around 11.30pm.
A man, aged 19, and a 16-year-old girl suffered serious injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
A man and woman in their 20s were also injured and taken to hospital where their condition is described as life threatening.
A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
"This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with all the families affected. We have specialist family liaison officers supporting them at this terrible time.
"We know that there were lots of people who had gathered in the area at the time of the collision and would have witnessed what happened. I would urge those people to get in touch if they haven’t already done so.
“I would ask people not to share videos or photos on social media. If you have anything that could help with our investigation, then please get in touch. This is very distressing for the families affected and it’s not appropriate for them to see things that could upset them on social media.
The scene at Oldbury Road and Birmingham Road has now been re-opened.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
“On arrival crews discovered five patients.
“The first and second were a man and a teenage girl, who were pedestrians, in a critical condition.
“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff it became clear that nothing more could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.
“Two more pedestrians, a woman and a man had sustained life-threatening injuries.
“They received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
“The fifth, the driver of the car was assessed by ambulance staff at the scene. He had sustained non-life threatening injuries and was discharged at the scene.”